ZIP code 05486, covering South Hero, VT, has 177 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 144 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M.
The dominant hazard type for South Hero is blizzards, with 144 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
South Hero has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2007.
South Hero has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 28, 2012.
South Hero has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Hero was Lakeshore Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 6, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05486 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (144 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Hero, VT, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, South Hero (ZIP 05486) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05486 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the South Hero, VT area (ZIP 05486). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →